Wild Assault Dev Log: New Weapons in Stock!

Hello Wild Ones! I’m the weapon designer Cat Cat Cat at Combat Cat Studio. This week, it’s my turn to share the dev log with you. I’m excited to introduce you to some of the swift and deadly new firearms we’ve been working on: the A94, G17, M72, QBB95, and M88!



[h2]Swift and Deadly[/h2]

Based on our observations and your feedback during the last few open tests, we've identified a significant demand for weapon mobility and firepower in close combat from our players. By adding these new weapons to the Wild Assault arsenal, we hope to provide players with more options to explore aggressive gameplay and better improvise during intense gunfights. We also hope that these new weapons will complement the valiants’ swift combat styles.

[h2]Adding more Genres to the Playlist[/h2]

We aim to provide you with as many kinds of firearms as possible, and we’re making each piece unique. We hope that no matter which valiant you main, you’ll be able to find the ideal new weapon that suits your valiant and your style!



[h2]A94[/h2]

• Reference: AN94
  The AN94 was designed by Russian firearms expert Gennadiy Nikonov and standardized in 1994. This modern assault rifle is small-caliber, highly advanced, and still in service with the Russian military.
  
  
• Design Concept
  The A94 is an AR built for precision and speed. We’ve worked to bring its deadly performance to life in Wild Assault.
  
  
• Features
  The A94 is a high RPM rifle capable of delivering tons of damage in a short time without sacrificing precision. Its unique recoil mechanism allows players to handle it precisely even when rapidly firing at the target. The A94 is indeed a deadly weapon for close & mid range encounters, as well as long range tappping fire. As for its firepower, the A94 can burst the first few bullets, dealing massive damage in the blink of an eye. It could be your rivals’ worst nightmare.
  
  
• Best For The go-to weapon for close and mid range combat. With its rapid fire rate and reliable precision, you can easily take down any target that comes within your sights.
  

[h2]G17[/h2]

• Reference: Glock17
  The Glock GmbH invited Austrian military personnel and senior NATO officers to pool their opinions and redesign the appearance and structure. Using new materials and advanced industrial technology, they introduced a new pistol in 1983. After rigorous testing by the Austrian Army, it was officially adopted and named P80, with its commercial name being Glock 17, and it fires the NATO-standard 9×19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge.
  
  
• Design Concept
  The G17 is a classic, famous for its reliability and portability. We aim to capture its fast and agile nature in Wild Assault, making it the sniper’s best companion by delivering massive damage at close range.
  
  
• Features The G17 features a fast RPM, rapid reload speed, and minimal recoil, allowing players to easily handle close range combat. Although the G17 has relatively low damage, its speed compensates for this, making it a threat your rivals can't overlook in close combat.
  
  
• Best For
  One of the best sidearms for snipers and other classes, it's the perfect choice for close range self defense or when you don’t have time to reload your primary weapon. Its swiftness also helps in close quarters encounters.
  

[h2]M72[/h2]

• Reference: M24
  In the early 1980s, the semi-automatic M21 sniper rifle used by the U.S. military could no longer fully meet combat requirements. At that time, the Remington 700P/M40's simple free-floating barrel design was difficult for the U.S. Army's conservative factions to accept. However, after extensive discussions, the importance of the free-floating barrel design in improving shooting accuracy was recognized, which eventually led to the development of the M24 sniper rifle.
  
  
• Design Concept The M72 is a high performance sniper rifle known for its firepower and precision. Its exceptional mobility also sets it apart from other powerful sniper rifles, such as the L90. By introducing the M72 to Wild Assault, we aim to provide players with a sniper solution that combines high damage with maneuverability.
  
  
• Features In order to emphasize its swiftness, we've specifically enhanced the M72's scoping and bolting speed, making it quicker to locate and fire at targets. As for firepower, the M72 can deal decent damage at long range, thanks to its range and precision advantages. Like other sniper rifles, it can one-shot any target with a headshot.
  
  
• Best For
  The M72 works best for long range sniping classes. With the M72 at hand, you can either be a lone sniper that ambushes the enemies alongside their attack route, or provide fire cover for your team at a save spot. Of course, if you're a pro sniper, you won’t just stay put. You’ll carry the M72, move across the map, and take out enemies on the go, playing more like an assault player.
  

[h2]QBB95[/h2]

• Reference: QBZ-95
  The QBZ-95 is a bullpup LSW designed and manufactured by Norinco, and issued since 1995 as the service rifle for the PLA, PAP and various law enforcement agencies in the P.R.C.
  
  
• Design Concept
  The QBB95 is an outstanding LSW belonging to the Type-95 family, solely designed and manufactured by China. Its stability and reliability are highly praised. As the default weapon for our upcoming new valiant (guess who?), we hope it adds a bit of eastern flavor to Wild Assault's universe.
  
  
• Features The QBB95 has an average level of accuracy, but its recoil is relatively low, making it easier to spray bullets at targets. Compared to other MGs, the QBB95 offers high mobility and fast reload speed. Valiants equipped with the QBB95 can reload and ADS much faster, handling complicated situations easily at mid range. As for firepower, the QBB95 can deal decent damage to targets at close and mid range.
  
  
• Best For
  Clearly, the QBB95 is your reliable friend in close and mid range gunfights. As one of the main choices for the heavy expert class in Wild Assault, it offers an agile option to provide covering fire for the team.
  

[h2]M88[/h2]

• Reference: M870
  The M870 is a pump action shotgun developed and produced by the American company Remington. It is known for its high reliability, powerful performance, and simple design. Since its release in 1950, it has been widely used by civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel.
  
  
• Design Concept
  The M88 is a classic shotgun (so classic). Its strong firepower can intimidate anyone who stands in front of it. We hope both M88 users and their enemies are impressed by its devastating damage at close range.
  
  
• Features The M88 uses a single round reloading mechanism, but players can interrupt the reload at any time and fire at enemies in close encounters. As for firepower, as I mentioned, it deals devastating damage at close range. Try confronting your rivals at close range and let them know what devastating truly means.
  
  
• Best For
  Close range, indoor spaces, narrow areas. Suppressing fire. Devastating!
  

[h2]Weapon Balancing[/h2]

Weapon balance has always been one of our biggest challenges. During the entire process, we've conducted a lot of tests and adjustments to make sure each weapon has its unique features while not damaging the overall balance. We run weapon benchmarks and comparsion tests twice a day to evaluate each weapon's specs, including damage, fire rate, recoil & fire range and make adjustments based on our evaluation. We've also conducted experiments to test each weapon's performance under different circumstances to finally reach a satisfied result. Of course we'll further test these new weapons in open tests and collect your feedbacks.


Weapon balance test results

[h2]Weapon Model and VFX[/h2]

We've collected a large amount of data and referred to various information on real-life weapon models to recreate them in Wild Assault as authentically as possible, including their appearance and gunfeel. Additionally, thanks to Unreal Engine's latest technologies and tools, we've utilized some of the most advanced methods to deliver a top-notch VFX experience.


There you go, Norman! Show them how it’s done!

[h2]Designing SFX[/h2]

Weapon SFX plays a crucial role in gunfeel and gunplay experiences. We've collaborated with some of the most highly recognized SFX studios to design and create SFX for our new weapons, aiming to deliver a high-class gunfight gameplay experience for our players. We worked closely with the SFX artists to fine-tune every detail repeatedly, ensuring the sounds reflect each weapon's unique characteristics and enhance the overall weapon effects and performance.


Testing and processing weapon SFX under various conditions.



[h2]Player Feedback[/h2]

We're more than happy to connect with you and gather your feedback through our social media once the new weapons are implemented in the latest build. Feel free to share your thoughts! Thank you for co-creating Wild Assault with us!

[h2]The Next Step[/h2]

We've prepared more content, and we can't wait to share it all with you through our upcoming dev logs! We'll continue optimizing the weapon system and introducing more exciting content and modes to Wild Assault based on your feedback. We hope that through continuous optimization and development, Wild Assault can become one of the most active and best community-driven games out there!



Cat Cat Cat and Combat Cat Studio can't wait for you to try the new weapons the next time you play Wild Assault! With the addition of the A94, G17, M72, QBB95, and M88 to the Wild Assault arsenal, we hope to further meet your demand for swift and intense gunfight combat. Let us know what you think in the comments.
See you next time! 🫶



Combat Cat Studio


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